Marble Institute offers job placement<br>for stone workers displaced by Katrina
The trade association serving the natural stone industry, The Marble Institute of America, (MIA) said it is mobilizing its membership to help stone workers displaced by Hurricane Katrina find new jobs. The 1,300 member, Cleveland based organization is also raising funds for the victims. In addition to an initial $5000 contribution, MIA has vowed to match any relief donation made by one of its staff members. In addition, it has also expanded its website www.marble-institute.com to include a "Hurricane Relief." area created to help affected members and their employees find other members who have volunteered assistance.